Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K10D

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K10D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively similar but the LX3 (1/1.63") and K10D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX3 was unveiled 23 months after the K10D which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LX3 grades against the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Pentax K10D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 features external dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the LX3 vs the K10D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and K10D is 91 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and K10D.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The LX3 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more recent LX3 will have an edge in sensor innovation.